Chemist jobs in Akron, OH

Established in 1948 as a small job shop, Godfrey & Wing has grown to be the longest-serving and the world's largest vacuum impregnation equipment provider. We have remained a family-owned company throughout history, focusing on improving manufacturing by sealing porosity with vacuum impregnation. With sites in the US, Mexico, Europe and Asia we continue to serve all markets across the world. As a result, the world's largest manufacturers trust our vacuum impregnation equipment, sealants, and services to improve production and profitability.

Job Summary:

· The Junior chemist will mainly work in the lab for technology development, supporting production and application of sealants, coatings, and adhesives.

· This position at GW offers great opportunities:

o Continually build chemical knowledge with an emphasis on organic and polymer chemistry

o Develop an understanding of the relationship between chemical structure, process, and performance of materials.

o Grow to lead the materials research and development or products quality control.

Essential Functions:

· Master and develop analytical procedures for chemical/material testing; conduct instrumental analysis of products: determining chemical structures and material properties.

· Execute chemical/material process trials, record experimental details, and make recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative outcomes.

· Basic maintenance of lab: keeping work area and equipment clean and order. Coordinate instrument calibration and material purchase though outside vendors.

Education:

· A degree in Chemistry, ChemE/MaterialE or related fields with a solid foundation in Chemistry

Experience:

· 0-2 years of experience in laboratory chemical handling preferred product formulation, analytical measurement, and property testing

· Compose technical reports, products specifications, processing standards.

Quality and Skills:

· Curiosity to science and technology, comfortability in team-work environment, willingness for mutual assistance

· Good verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on independent follow-up. Proficient in MS office products, versed in reporting in tabular and graphical forms.

Competitive benefit package - Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, 401k WITH Employer matching, Profit Share, Summer Fridays, Gain Share, Group Term Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Monthly Gym Reimbursement, Automotive Discount, Employee Celebrations, Pay Day Loans, 10 Paid Holidays, PTO.

Godfrey & Wing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, OH 44202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person